April 30, 2026 Three Davis-Monthan units recognized for unprecedented rescue efforts during final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan After distinguishing themselves during a deployment to Afghanistan that included the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country in 2021, two units, the 55th and 48th Rescue Squadrons, received the Presidential Unit Citation award at a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April
Sept. 26, 2023 DM combat pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism U.S. Air Force Maj. Mark Ross, 66th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Evaluator helicopter pilot, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross at a ceremony hosted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 23, 2023.